Preparing for a surge in January of COVID-19 cases The NHS in Devon is expecting to be very busy in January due to a predicted surge in Omicron cases, peaking … [continue] Preparing for a Surge in January of Covid-19 Cases

Please see the link below for information on adding covid vaccinations administered outside of the UK to your NHS Covid Pass https://www.gov.uk/guidance/nhs-covid-pass?fbclid=IwAR3WG7NI-gqriWp8yY9NOtyN2cH_UHEBKvktYQBj8e3x3TGlk9jbWD-YgGE#residents-in-england-who-have-received-covid-19-vaccinations-overseas

Covid Vaccination for first, second, third or booster doses can be booked via https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/coronavirus-vaccination/book-coronavirus-vaccination/  

The practice list at Southernhay House Surgery is temporarily closed. Please see the List Closure Letter December 2021 for more information.

Not sure what to do when your child is unwell? Download the free HANDi Paediatric app, which is available right across Devon, and get expert advice when you need it. … [continue] HANDi Paediatric App

The Wellbeing Exeter Quarterly (April-June 2021) is now available to read here.

Patients personal confidential data is extracted and shared with NHS Digital in order to support vital health and care planning and research. Further information can be found here. Patients may opt out … [continue] National Data Opt Out

From Monday 17th May your COVID-19 vaccination status will be available on the NHS app. The NHS app is free to download. For information on how to download it, please … [continue] Proof of COVID vaccination status – NHS App

Better Health Exeter are putting on a short talk via Zoom about how to improve your sleep, followed by a Q&A session. You can sign up by emailling [email protected] See … [continue] Struggling to sleep?

If you are in an at risk group and thus eligible for a flu vaccination but are yet to have one, you may receive a phone call from the NHS … [continue] At risk groups – Flu phone calls from NHS Immunisation Management Service

Due to pressures caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, we will be unable to conduct any non-NHS work until further notice.

The latest edition of the Newtown and St Leonards Community Builder Update is available to read here.

It has been a very busy year so far. To give you some insight into what we have been doing over the previous six months, we have some statistics below. … [continue] What we have been doing from March to August 2020

Public Health England have produced the following leaflet “Why am I being asked to wait to have my flu vaccine?” which explains why you may have been asked to wait … [continue] Why am I being asked to wait to have my flu vaccine?

Adults What happens at the appointment? Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic our flu clinics will be slightly different this year to take into account increased safety measures such as social … [continue] Flu Vaccination FAQs

The AccEPT clinic is now holding online MBCT groups using Zoom in September and October. They are currently accepting referrals – you can refer yourself or your GP can refer … [continue] MBCT Groups Online

The latest edition of the Newtown and St Leonards Community Builder Update is available to read here.

Guidance note for patients requesting exemption letters We are aware that some patients might be understandably anxious about the Government’s recent announcements around the use of face masks/coverings in various … [continue] Face mask exemption letters

Families can find out if they are eligible for the Government’s Healthy Start programme on the Healthy Start website. Eligible families will need to fill in an application form, which … [continue] Healthy Start programme for families

You can help to save time and money for the NHS by signing up for Electronic Prescription Services. Watch the video below for more information. The first step is to … [continue] Electronic Prescription Services: Nominate a pharmacy of your choice

The UK Government has set out a road map for the clinically extremely vulnerable on the future of the shielding programme. For now, the guidance remains the same – stay … [continue] Update to guidance for shielding patients

There is a range of courses available Online courses and talks: Building Digital Confidence: Barclays: 12 videos/Coding Play/Online Banking Agile Rabbit Talks: put on a range of events about current … [continue] Wellbeing Exeter – Courses available

We are still only inviting patients into the surgery if a face-to-face appointment is essential, however if you are asked to come in, please consider wearing a face covering. Public … [continue] Message for patients: Face coverings

The latest edition of the Newtown and St Leonards Community Builder Update is available to read here.

In order to help patients practice social distancing, you can access many NHS services online. For more information on how to get help from home, please visit the NHS Health … [continue] NHS Health at Home

This week is Mental Health Awareness Week. The NHS Every Mind Matters website features many tips for people who may be struggling mentally during this difficult time. The website also … [continue] Mental Health Awareness Week: Every Mind Matters

See here for pharmacy opening hours this coming bank holiday Monday (25th May). Note that Southernhay House Surgery will be closed this bank holiday. If you have a non-urgent medical … [continue] Pharmacy Opening Hours – Bank Holiday Monday

The latest edition of the Newtown and St Leonards Community Builder Update is available to read here.

Southernhay House Surgery will be open on Friday 8th May, with GPs and reception staff on hand to help as per normal working days. Our phone lines will be open … [continue] Bank Holiday Opening: Friday 8th May

If you have been identified as someone at high risk of complications due to Coronavirus, and have therefore been sent a letter advising you to shield at home, you can … [continue] NHS Volunteer Responders service for shielding patients